Ord, Edward Otho Cresap to James Placidus Ord., 01/27/1859-01/27/1859

File — Box: 1, Folder: 39

Identifier: 45896

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

[Folders 1:1 - 3:55] Contains correspondence by various members of the Ord and Andre families; arranged chronologically by author. Note that female married names are cross-referenced with maiden names. Researchers are advised to look under both. The Ord men are indexed by their full given names, e.g., 'James Placidus Ord,' not 'Placidus Ord;' and 'William Marcellus Ord,' not 'William Ord.'

Dates

01/27/1859-01/27/1859

Collection-level Access Restrictions

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Extent

From the Collection: 2.50 Linear Feet (3 Hollinger Document Cases, 1 Hollinger Slim Case, 1 Hollinger Record Storage Box)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Shelf Location

08/10/03

Container Summary

Contains ALS from Edward O.C. Ord writing from Washinton, DC, to his brother J. Placidus. Primarily concerns Edward's efforts to obtain employment for Placy. Details the official connections he has in D.C., including his former classmate Isaac Ingalls Stevens, territorial governor of Washington DC c.1853-57. Edward cautions parenthetically: "(Private: this is all in confidence - I don't even tell my wife my official connections - though there is no reason why you should not.)" @ Prospects for employment mentioned by Edward include a berth on the wagon road for the North.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

ORD, EDWARD OTHO CRESAP - CORRES. TO ORD, JAMES PLACIDUS 1859: Autographed Letter

ORD, JAMES PLACIDUS - CORRES. FROM ORD, EDWARD OTHO CRESAP 1859: Autographed Letter

STEVENS, ISAAC INGALLS - REFERENCE: Autographed Letter

WAGON ROAD, EMPLOYMENT ON 1859 - REFERENCE: Autographed Letter